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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: A report says a Bristol police officer was justified in the use of deadly force to stop a gunman who killed two other officers in a 2022 ambush attack. And the fireworks show at Jones Beach is back this Fourth of July.
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Bills would require schools to notify parents if children start using new pronouns and require athletes to compete with their birth gender.
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The Navy stopped short of invoking the extremism rules against Bryce Henson, who has appeared at rallies alongside the Proud Boys and posted threatening messages online.
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A group of transgender veterans has sued the Department of Veterans Affairs over its unfulfilled promise to provide and pay for gender-affirming surgery. Two years ago, federal officials announced a policy reversal, allowing transgender veterans to undergo the procedure through the VA. But the agency still hasn’t followed through, and veterans say they’re tired of waiting.
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New Haven’s Pride Center has moved to a new site. Advocates say the center now has more space for events and services to support the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
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Fairfield, Connecticut public schools canceled a planned visit from an LGBTQ+ children’s author after a complaint from a parent about his book’s content.
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Priests will not be allowed to offer their blessing to same-sex couples during formal ceremonies — only during things like meetings, pilgrimages or group prayers.
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The Human Rights Campaign has rated nine Connecticut and two Long Island municipalities on their LGBTQ+ policies and accommodations. CT received an average score of 76 out of 100. Long Island received an average score of 52.5.
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A University of Connecticut researcher launched a mental health program targeted at LGBTQ+ youth called “Tuned In!” The goal is to engage youth and young adults with valuable coping strategies, including mindfulness and self-compassion exercises, as well as meditation and stress reduction activities.
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The federal lawsuit seeks upgraded discharges for more than 30,000 former service members.